This work celebrates the centenary of Enid Blyton's birth.

Written by her daughter, it tells the story of Enid Blyton's life, from her childhood - her close relationship with her father, her love of reading, her schooldays - to her decision to be a teacher, her first attempts to get published and her eventual success as a writer for children.

This book is one in a biography series which tells the stories of famous people from the past, including artists, engineers, scientists, inventors, rulers, pioneers and explorers.

They are designed to support the History National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2, but can also be used as a learning resource for older readers with learning difficulties.

The text is simple and lively, and key events, people and places are shown in photographs.